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MVR 32,000 scam: 3 arrested

Police arrested three Malé residents over an online scam that allegedly extorted around MVR 32,000 from victims via WhatsApp, with the Criminal Court remanding the suspects. Police are continuing to investigate and have warned the public about growing scam activity.

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  • MVR 32,000 Amount extorted in scam Byline Police said that the scammers extorted around MVR 32,000 from their victims.

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  • 15 days Remand period for Shujau and Samir Byline The Criminal Court remanded Shujau and Samir for 15 days, while it remanded Reehan for 7 days.

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  • 7 days Remand period for Reehaan Byline The Criminal Court remanded Shujau and Samir for 15 days, while it remanded Reehan for 7 days.

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Ahmed ShujauCriminal CourtHussain SamirMohamed Reehaan